TNPSC Thervupettagam

Definition of MSME (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises)

June 3 , 2020 1558 days 1303 0
  • The Union Cabinet approved the changes made to the definition of MSMEs.
  • This revision was done after 14 years since the MSME Development Act came into existence in 2006.
  • According to the new definition, MSMEs with investment of Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 crores have been classified as Micro units.
  • The MSMEs with annual turnover between Rs 10 crore and Rs 50 crores are classified as small units.
  • The MSMEs with annual turnover of Rs 50 crore and above are classified as Medium units.
  • There are more than 60 million MSMEs in the country.
  • They contribute to 29% of India’s GDP and are offering 110 million or 11 crore  jobs.
  • They contribute to almost half of exports from the country.

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